No really, why should I? Let's collect advantages and gains for students who participate in editing this course-wiki!

Because you will remember.

  • knowledge cannot be transferred -- only actively constructed by you. This wiki can support you in the construction process
  • you don't know it unless you articulate your knowledge
  • you will never forget a method you've written an article about (not just copy/paste)

Because you will develop valuable skills.

  • become accustomed to advanced teaching tools by using them
  • you'll have to develop electronic literacy yourself before you can teach it to your students
    • electronic literacy does not only mean to use electronic media to interpret meaning, but also to express meaning
  • The wiki workshop was just the top of the iceberg: Have you used internal and external links yet? Have you tried the 'Widget' button and inserted Videos, maps, calendars, chatrooms into a wiki page?

Because this is real.

  • we share a real social context
  • this is an authentic environment for you to develop your skills
    • Are you aware that you will really get into trouble when you use copyrighted material? Do you know how to find copyright-free material? If not, it's high time for you to find out how and share your knowledge with others: to write an article about it, click on 'new page' in the top left corner

Because this will last.

  • It looks like this wiki will stay online for ever!